News published on Federal Newswire in September 2011

News from September 2011


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Energy Department published a two page notice on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Agriculture Department published a nine page proposed rule on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Commerce Department published a one page rule on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


The US Justice Department published a three page proposed rule on Sept. 20, according to the U.S. Government Publishing Office.


News Release: The busy summer season has ended at Denali National Park and Preserve, and visitors can now drive private vehicles on the Denali Park Road as far as the Teklanika River Rest Area at Mile 30, weather permitting. Visitors are advised to call ahead for weather and road information, as conditions can change rapidly at this time of the year.


National Public Lands Day - September 24

News Release: Wright Brothers Entrance Fee Waived for National Public Lands Day -Sept. 24, 2011.



News Release: MINNEAPOLIS, MN. - A federal indictment unsealed on Sept. 16, 2011 charged 22 individuals with conspiring to distribute large amounts of marijuana and methamphetamine in the Twin Cities. The indictment, which was filed on September 7, 2011, charges the defendants with one count of conspiracy to distribute...


Public Invited to Enjoy National Public Lands Day with Special Activities and Free Park Entrance

News Release: This Saturday, September 24 is National Public Lands Day 2011 and visitors are invited to enjoy America's natural wonders as they work to improve public lands. Olympic National Park and Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary will celebrate National Public Lands Day at Kalaloch, where the land meets the sea.


News Release: A scientist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is exploring how rangeland ecologists could use high-resolution digital panoramas to track landscape changes.


Kerry Announces New Foreign Relations Committee Staff Director, Deputy Director

News Release: WASHINGTON, D.C. - Senator John Kerry (D-Mass.), Chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee, today announced that he has hired William Danvers, an expert in international affairs, to be staff director of the Committee.


Cummings Issues Statement on SEC IG Report on David Becker

News Release: Washington, DC - The SEC Inspector General has completed a six-month investigation into allegations of conflict of interest against SEC’s former general counsel, David Becker, concerning his role in the Commission’s work relating to the victims of the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme. The IG’s final report was issued publicly today. Ranking Member Elijah E. Cummings issued the following statement...


Baucus: America Must Lead in Innovation to Create Jobs

News Release: Washington, DC - Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today said tax reform must promote innovation among American businesses to boost our economy and help create jobs. At a committee hearing, Baucus noted increased competition from overseas is putting our country’s competitiveness...


News Release: A special evening program will take place at the Beaver Meadows Visitor Center in Rocky Mountain National Park at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, September 23. Doc Wild (formerly the "Critterman") is just one of the alter-egos of Denny Olson, who for more than 30 years has been a student and teacher of the natural...


Baucus Hearing Statement Regarding Tax Reform and Incentives for Innovation

News Release: Apple co-founder Steve Jobs once said, ‘’Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower.".


News Release: Washington - Private exporters reported to the U.S. Department of Agriculture export sales of 120,000 metric tons of soybeans for delivery to China during the 2011/2012 marketing year.


US Labor Department's OSHA establishes safety partnership with Vogel Bros. Building Co. for Mentor Commercialization Upgrade Project in Madison, Wis.

News Release: Region 5 News Release: 11-1195-CHI. Sept. 20, 2011. Contact: Scott Allen Rhonda Burke. Phone: 312-353-6976 312-353-6976. Email: allen.scott@dol.gov burke.rhonda@dol.gov. MADISON, Wis. - The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration and the Wisconsin Occupational Safety and...


Sen. Murkowski Emphasizes an All of the Above Energy Policy at RETECH Conference

News Release: “With the federal budget in generally terrible condition, we don’t have the luxury of simply diverting that money without finding some way to replace it. So when I consider the best ways to keep energy prices low, to create jobs, and to bolster our national security, one approach stands out. Our best ...


***MEDIA ADVISORY*** Committee to Examine Recent Pro-Union Actions by the National Labor Relations Board

News Release: On Thursday, September 22 at 10:00 a.m., the U.S. House Committee on Education and the Workforce, chaired by Rep. John Kline (R-MN), will hold a hearing entitled, “Culture of Union Favoritism: Recent Actions of the National Labor Relations Board." The hearing will take place in room 2175 of the Rayburn House Office Building.